Laura Davies, HM Ambassador to UNESCO, said: "It is great that the UK is contributing to making World Heritage more representative. Places already recognised include the pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, the Taj Mahal in India, the Grand Canyon in the USA, and the Acropolis in Greece. Liverpool stripped of UNESCO World Heritage statusįrench baguette secures spot on UNESCO cultural heritage list Which short-haul airline was ranked UK's worst for delays last year? In countries that have adhered to the World Heritage Convention - which defines what sites can be considered to win UNESCO World Heritage status - it provides professional training and assistance, and encourages local communities to participate in preservation. UNESCO World Heritage status is for places that are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy".įor sites in immediate danger, the World Heritage mission aims to provide emergency assistance. ![]() "All the locations being put forward would be worthy recipients of this accolade - and we will give them our full backing so they can benefit from the international recognition it can bring." ![]() Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said: "Today we are confirming our support for some of the most enchanting heritage sites and breathtaking landscapes in the UK and its overseas territories as they bid for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. The last two submitted their full nominations to UNESCO earlier this year, and remain on the government's tentative list, while the other five are new additions. Image: Gracehill Moravian Church, Northern Ireland.
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